Celebrating impact in construction Big 5 Global Impact Awards crown winners in 17 awards

Celebrating impact in construction Big 5 Global Impact Awards crown winners in 17 awards
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Date: 28 November 2024

At a glittering awards ceremony held at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel last night, dmg events, organizers of Big 5 Global announced the winners of Big 5 Global Impact Awards under 17 awards.
  • The Impact Leadership Team of the Year trophy was picked up by The Ministry of Culture – Saudi Arabia for leveraging technology and teamwork to enrich and transform the Kingdom's cultural landscape
  • Msheireb Downtown Doha, which is the world’s first sustainable downtown regeneration project, took home the award for Liveable City Initiative of the Year
  • The fifth edition of the awards welcomed 350 guests from the global construction industry as well as various public and private sector entities

The awards honoured the leaders, projects, and initiatives that are driving innovation, sustainability, and transformative achievements in the construction industry, recognizing standout individuals, organizations and efforts with prestigious accolades.

Celebrating impact in construction Big 5 Global Impact Awards crown winners in 17 awards“Big 5 Global Impact Awards, now in their fourth edition, recognize the innovations and sustainable solutions driving positive change in urban development and construction, as we continue to navigate a rapidly evolving industry,” said Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice President at dmg events.

The awards kick-started with the presentation of Sustainability Leader of the Year, where Omnia Halawani, Co-CEO and Founder of grfn was accoladed for her collaboration, innovation and leadership, inspiring positive results for the organization and the wider construction industry.

The awards were judged by an independent, international panel of industry experts, including top government officials and prominent leaders, ensuring that winners are selected purely on merit and excellence.

Drawing an audience of 350, the awards were attended by dignitaries from the public and private sector including the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Ministry of Culture - Saudi Arabia, Dubai Municipality, Al Bawani Holding, Diriyah Company, Sobha Constructions and ROSHN Group.

Recognizing efforts in sustainability and community impact, the Liveable City Initiative of the Year award was presented to Msheireb Properties for Msheireb Downtown Doha, which is the world’s first sustainable downtown regeneration project.

One award that applauded the industry’s contribution to encouraging young people into its workforce, Workforce of the Future Initiative was won by ROSHN Group for their HIMAM initiative.

The awards were sponsored by Main Supporting Partner, UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure; Headline Sponsor, ROSHN Group; Category Sponsor, Premier Construction; VVIP Partners, Ministry of Culture – Saudi Arabia, El Seif Engineering Contracting Co., Al Bawani Holding, Tamini Global and Sobha Constructions; VIP Partners, AtkinsRealis, Lead Development, Amana, Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust, Msheireb Properties and Diriyah Company.

Meet the winners of Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2024:

Category | Winner

Sustainable Leader of the Year | Omnia Halawani, grfn
Technology Leader of the Year | Ramzi Jaber, e.construct
Impact Leadership Team of the Year | The Ministry of Culture - Saudi Arabia
Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | ROSHN Group
Carbon Net-Zero Initiative of the Year | Eco City Zero, GAUTAM & GAUTAM ASSOCIATES
Conservation & Heritage Initiative of the Year | Msheireb Museums, Msheireb Properties
Circularity Initiative of the Year | Waste Management and Low-Carbon Materials, China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East
Sustainable Initiative of the Year | Planting 1M Mangrove Trees in Jubail Island, LEAD Real Estate Developer
Digitalization Initiative of the Year | KEO's Digital Transformation Deployment, KEO International
Liveable City Initiative of the Year | Msheireb Downtown Doha, Msheireb Properties
Workforce of the Future Initiative | HIMAM, ROSHN Group
Retrofit Project of the Year | NCM - Nakheel Community Management, The Galleries 4, Muchmore Consultancy
Modular Construction Project of the Year | The Crest Project, Sobha Constructions
Sustainable Construction Project of the Year | Estidama Mosque, Masdar City
Best Use of Technology of the Year | ROSHN Worlds, ROSHN Group
Partnership of the Year | El Seif Engineering Contracting Co. and China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East
Sustainable Construction Organization of the Year | AECOM

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